Effect of inspection holes on flexural properties of Douglas-fir utility poles

Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/3r074v45s

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Attribute Name	Values
Creator	Morrell, Jeffrey J. Sinha, Arijit Clauson, Milo Love, Connie S.
Abstract	Routine inspection of wood utility poles to detect internal decay involves drilling holes at or about the ground line. While these holes are useful for detecting internal decay, their presence raises concern among engineers about their potential effects on pole flexural properties. The effect of inspection holes on flexural properties was studied on 92 Douglas-fir poles. Drilling up to six 20-mm-diameter inspection holes had no significant effect on flexural properties, indicating that inspection does not adversely affect pole condition. Keywords: MOR, wood poles, decay, MOE
Resource Type	Article
DOI	https://doi.org/10.13073/FPJ-D-11-00016
Date Available	2015-03-12T16:11:21+00:00
Date Issued	2014
Citation	Morrell, JJ, A Sinha, M Clauson, and CS Love. 2014. Effect of inspection holes on flexural properties of Douglas-fir utility poles. Forest Products Journal 64 (7/8):300-303.
Journal Title	Forest Products Journal
Journal Volume	64
Journal Issue/Number	43654
Academic Affiliation	College of Forestry
Rights Statement	Copyright Not Evaluated
Publisher	Forest Products Society
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Language	English [eng]
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/55300